Chapter 217
The Player Middle School Academy taught general subjects belonging to the secondary education curriculum in the morning and dedicated academy-specific subjects in the afternoon.
During this ti, students could enroll in elective subjects they wanted to take with the points they earned from the entrance exam without any restrictions. Of course, there were mandatory courses that students had to complete. In such cases, they could use their points to choose the desired ti slots and instructors.
Hence, the concept of classes at the academy was rely a system designed for easy student managent.
Therefore, Eunha was taking Monster Studies and Introduction to Monsters.
So of you may know that monsters suddenly appeared after the millennium, around 1999, after the end of the centurys destruction. However, discussions about the existence of monsters have been around since humanity clarified the existence of mana in the 1980s and even before.
Introduction to Monster Studies was a mandatory course for first-year students at the Middle School Academy.
The two invested their points in a subject where the instructor, based on Eunahs advice, made the class easier and more enjoyable. Thanks to this, they could also find discussions on the fundantal relationship between the world and monsters interesting.
In Korea, we can cite the folklore of the indebted toad as an example. Scholars explaining the existence of monsters are considering whether the entities ntioned as mysteries from ancient tis could be referring to monsters.
Although humanity clarified the existence of mana in the 1980s, mana has existed prior. It is assud that there were occurrences of disturbances in the past, and the monsters that appeared from them might have been called mysteries.'
Therefore, the International Mana Managent Organization recomnded naming new monsters by contrasting the legends originating from the appearing country.
The instructor ntioned the case of
Yoon Sung-jin naming the third-tier monster, Ishimi, during the First Uijeongbu Retake Battle.
I see.
Hayang, who enjoyed stories, lit up at the instructors explanation. She was continuously and diligently recording the class content.
anwhile, Eunha, while flowing through theoretical discussions, reminisced about what had happened after the initiation ceremony.
For now, finding Yoojung had to be put on hold. I should prioritize finding the mbers of the Mistflower Party.
Before entering the academy, he had pondered intensely about who to recruit within the academy. Who among the golden generation would wield influence dostically in the future? Who were the must-haves among them?
After considering, he decided to first recruit the people who were active in the Mistflower Party before regression. Especially, Yoojung and Bae Soo-bin, notorious as the Witch of Slaughter, were evaluated highly, even compared to Park Hye-rim, known as , despite her status as a different grade from the others.
Setting aside Parang, and with Haesu being in a different grade, there would be an opportunity later.
First, Bae Soo-bin had to be recruited. Yoojung and Bae Soo-bin were the only ones from the Mistflower Party in the 031st class, including Eunha. They could be considered classmates who graduated from the academy at the sa ti.
On the contrary, Baek Hae-su, known as , belonged to the 029th session.
Though there were close candidates from the Mistflower Party, it was necessary to recruit these three individuals who had a significant influence as part of the golden generation. He felt sorry for the mbers, but there were so people he couldnt rember, both their faces and nas.
mbers who joined the Mistflower Party were inflad with hatred towards monsters and died easily. Consequently, he only rembered those whom he had spent a long ti with. The persons image was vague unless their impression was strong.
Well then, Ill ask you all a question. After the end of the centurys destruction, the International Mana Managent Organization categorized monsters from Tier 1 to Tier 9. What criteria do you think the International Mana Managent Organization used to classify the monsters hierarchy?
Since he couldnt find Yoojung in the academy, Bae Soo-bin was a priority target for recruitnt. A caster who showed skills surpassing the Second-term Twelve
Kwak Woo-hyuk in his previous life. Moreover, he knew her well as she was a founding mber of the Mistflower Party. There was no one as manageable and understandable as her to take charge of the partys firepower.
He understood her personality and actions. But it wasnt going as well as he had thought
As he attended the class, he sighed. The plan wasnt progressing as systematically as he had anticipated.
He glanced sideways at the girl sitting in the front row.
Is there no one? Let
see, what do you think, Jung Hayang? What do you think was the basis for classifying the monster hierarchy?
anwhile, Hayang was pointed out by the instructor while diligently taking notes.
Flustered, she couldnt avoid answering. Soon after organizing her thoughts, she spoke up.
I think it was based on the size of the disturbance where the monsters appeared and the monsters strength.
You can roughly gauge the monster hierarchy based on the size of the disturbances. Then, how do you think they differentiated the monsters strengths?
Im sorry. I dont really know.
The criteria for determining the monsters strength. Size? Characteristics? Internal mana?
Hayang pondered but eventually gave up. Although so monsters were divided as more dangerous and less dangerous intuitively, it was difficult to articulate.
The instructor, understanding her dilemma, smiled softly. Then, he waited to see if anyone else raised their hand.
Yes. You there.
The instructor quietly handed the microphone to the girl next to him.
The girl who received the microphone in the front row adjusted her glasses.
Bae Soo-bin.
Middle School Academy, 031st session, Bae Soo-bin.
She was the person Eunha had been looking for over the past few days.
When he attended this class for the first ti and spotted her, the one he had been searching for, he couldnt contain his joy.
However, Bae Soo-bin regarded him unfavorably.
In her previous life, she was the top-ranked, but in this life, she was third. This fueled her competitive spirit.
Like this.
Shes always been soone who dislikes losing.
He murmured to Hayang while glancing at Bae Soo-bin, who flashed a competitive glare.
She was the embodint of competitiveness.
She detested losing more than anything else.
When she vowed to prove that her title, Witch of Slaughter, wasnt just a re label, Eunha had to intervene laboriously to stop her.
Differentiating the monster hierarchy isnt about the monsters strength; its about how the respective monster threatens human peace.
Yes, thats right. Well done, student Bae Soo-bin.
The instructor, returning to his seat, flipped the PPT screen. The International Mana Managent Organizations declaration appeared.
The International Mana Managent Organization categorizes all monsters based on their degree of threat to human peace as follows:
Tier 9: Monsters causing environntal pollution or acting as the source of diseases.
Tier 8: Monsters causing physical harm in daily life.
Tier 7: Monsters committing mid-level cris like robbery, murder, or rape.
Tier 6: Monsters, individually or in groups, paralyzing urban administration or threatening human influence.
Tier 5: Monsters, individually or in groups, paralyzing city administration or posing equivalent threats.
Tier 4: Monsters managing other monster groups, turning humans into livestock, or threatening human prosperity.
Tier 3: Single monsters disrupting national administration and causing damages equivalent to disasters.
Tier 2: Single monsters disrupting national administration and causing damages equivalent to catastrophes.
Tier 1: Single monsters posing a threat to human survival.
As you can see, the International Mana Managent Organization categorizes monsters based on their threat level to human peace. While the general public often believes that a higher tier ans stronger monsters causing more damage, its not entirely accurate. Yes, you there.
Few people had personally read the International Mana Managent Organizations declaration.
Until recently, students fell under the category of the general public, and their reactions to the instructors words were varied.
So couldnt contain their curiosity and raised their hands.
Professor, does that an a higher tier doesnt always an a stronger monster?
We cant assert that the hierarchy and a monsters strength always align. Even weak monsters can be classified into high tiers based on their threat to human peace. Yes, you there.
Then, can a monsters tier change depending on the level of threat it poses when it appears?
Yes, it can change. Generally, a monsters tier is classified based on the data stored in the library. However, navigators in the field can alter the tier based on the extent of damage the monster causes.
The instructor switched to the next screen.
It displayed a familiar locationDoan Kindergarten.
A few years ago, there was an incident where 30 Tier 7 goblins appeared in Daehangno.
At that ti, the Mana Managent Office judged the goblin group could threaten human influence and elevated them to Tier 6.
The instructor used the case of goblins appearing in Doan Kindergarten a few years ago as an example.
asuring a monsters strength was incredibly vague, comprehensive, and subjective.
Hence, the tiers were divided based on their threat to human peace.
Countries joining the International Mana Managent Organization awarded tiers to monsters based on recomnded standards, reflecting the situation of each nation.
The downgrading of Krakens tier in Korea was a reflection of the countrys status. The Kraken had only appeared at the Sungsu Bridge and Seongsan Bridge in this country.
After the Kraken appeared at the Seongsan Bridge, it never appeared again in the country.
Thus, the Korean Mana Managent Organization downgraded the Kraken to Tier 4, based on the damage it caused on two occasions.
The improvent in players skills, technological advancents, and the developnt of peoples mana control abilities contributed to this change.
Youre no longer ordinary people. Therefore, its essential to clearly understand the criteria for classifying monster tiers.
Monster hierarchy and monster strength should not be equated.
All the students nodded in agreent.
Where are you going, Captain?
Today, you guys eat together.
Hey! Are you going to see her again?
After the afternoon class ended, Eunha navigated through the crowd to find Bae Soo-bin.
Hey, I asked you to co with
after class. Why should I go with soone Im not close to?
He caught up with her with so effort.
Bae Soo-bin turned her head, making a sound of disdain while speaking.
She seed completely uninterested, clutching her textbook as she passed by.
Class is over, right? Im hungry, so lets go eat dinner together.
Go eat with your friends. Why do you keep coming to
to have food? Where are we going? Why do you keep bothering ?
Responding curtly, Bae Soo-bin.
Eunha sighed.
Having decided to recruit Bae Soo-bin, he had been following her for a few days.
Each ti, she would take a defensive stance whenever he approached her.
Initially competitive, she now seed to ignore Eunha to the extent of not even acknowledging him.
I just want to beco friends with you.
Each ti, he responded with these words, showing patience.
I have no intention of becoming friends with you, so stop bothering .
Then, Ill leave.
Bae Soo-bin went her way, and he had no choice but to follow, making efforts to score even a little.
For instance, carrying your bag for you.
Your textbook looks heavy. Give it here.
Its my textbook. Why should I give it to you?
Because I said so.
Youre really!
His attempts to earn points backfired.
Snatching her bag without permission, he faced criticism in front of others.
Soo-bin, who boldly reclaid her bag, left, cursing at him loud enough for people to hear.
I acknowledged your personality, but youve never been good at socializing since our academy days. So full of pride
Eunha rolled his eyes as he watched her move away.
In her previous life, Soo-bin was known for her peculiar personality. She claid that after graduating from the academy, she lost her temper due to various incidents.
However, the determined attitude she displayed now wasnt much different from what he had seen in her previous life.
It seed her personality had always been like that.
Though irritating, he couldnt give up.
Despite her deanor, he acknowledged her skill.
She had graduated at the top of their academy in her previous life.
If only I hadnt t that guy!
Once, Soo-bin had shed tears, lanting how she had been used by her ex-partner at the academy, eventually being discarded and facing various hardships.
Hey! Wait up! I said, lets go together!
Unable to resist his feelings, Eunha dashed after her.
I told you not to follow ! Hey, do you hate
that much?
Ugh! Youre really disgusting!
The reason she was a priority for recruitnt wasnt solely due to her skills.
It was also to prevent her from eting that guy she had cursed vehently.
Eunha needed to establish a friendship with her as soon as possible, uncertain when she might et that guy again.
Captain, why are you acting like this lately? Its weird. Is it adolescence?
Its not adolescence, its my pride. Im really embarrassed to be seen with you.
anwhile, Eunhyuk and Parang sighed upon hearing the rumors circulating around the academy.
Rumor had it that Noh Eunha, who placed second in the entrance exam, had chosen Bae Soo-bin.
A tense night.
The girls gathered in Minjis room, all with stern faces as they sat down.
Well, then.
Minji took out a 1.5L bottle of soda from the small fridge and placed it on the desk.
They all poured the soda into their paper cups.
As if in agreent, the three raised their cups as if toasting, then gulped down the soda in unison.
With a cheer of Cheers~! they put down their paper cups.
After a mont, Minji glanced at Seona and Hayang, breaking the silence.
Lets begin the first eting of the Cool Girls Dormitory Union.
Yeah.
TLN
Bonus Chapter 2/3.
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